The primetime performing arts series on PBS showcasing the best in music, opera, theater, dance and popular song from across America and around the world.
In its 39th season on PBS, GREAT PERFORMANCES is still the only place on primetime television where you can see the best in music, opera, theater, dance and popular song from across America and around the world.
In its 39th season on PBS, GREAT PERFORMANCES is still the only place on primetime television where you can see the best in music, opera, theater, dance and popular song from across America and around the world.
Latest Articles About Great Performances on PBS
PBS' GREAT PERFORMANCES to Present Bel Canto the Opera from Lyric Opera of Chicago, 1/13
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2017
The world premiere production of Bel Canto the Opera - recorded in Chicago last January - airs on Great Performances Friday, January 13 at 9 p.m. on PBS....
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2017
The world premiere production of Bel Canto the Opera - recorded in Chicago last January - airs on Great Performances Friday, January 13 at 9 p.m. on PBS....
Julie Andrews Returns as Host of From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2017 on THIRTEEN
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2016
Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the eighth time to host the festive annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, from Vienna's Musikverein....
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2016
Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the eighth time to host the festive annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, from Vienna's Musikverein....
Julie Andrews Returns as Host of From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2017 on THIRTEEN
by Caryn Robbins - December 27, 2016
Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the eighth time to host the festive annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, from Vienna's Musikverein....
by Caryn Robbins - December 27, 2016
Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the eighth time to host the festive annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, from Vienna's Musikverein....
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - RSC's SHAKESPEARE LIVE! Screens on PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2016
Shakespeare Live! -- celebrating the international legacy of Shakespeare in all the performing arts, including opera, ballet, hip hop, blues, jazz and musical theater, from The Bard's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon - comes to THIRTEEN's Great Performances, tonight, December 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS to c...
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2016
Shakespeare Live! -- celebrating the international legacy of Shakespeare in all the performing arts, including opera, ballet, hip hop, blues, jazz and musical theater, from The Bard's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon - comes to THIRTEEN's Great Performances, tonight, December 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS to c...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - RSC's SHAKESPEARE LIVE! Will Screen on PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES This Friday
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
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by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
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BEL CANTO To Premiere Nationally On GREAT PERFORMANCES PBS, 1/13
by Molly Tracy - December 19, 2016
Lyric's world premiere production of the opera Bel Canto - recorded in Chicago last January - will air nationally on Great Performances Friday, January 13 at 9pm CST on PBS (Check local listings). B...
by Molly Tracy - December 19, 2016
Lyric's world premiere production of the opera Bel Canto - recorded in Chicago last January - will air nationally on Great Performances Friday, January 13 at 9pm CST on PBS (Check local listings). B...
VIDEO: BWW Exclusive - Sneak Peek at THE HOLLOW CROWN: THE WAR OF ROSES (Part 2)
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2016
Below, BWW shares an exclusive clip from THE HOLLOW CROWN: The Wars of The Roses from the second part of the series, Henry VI (Part 2), airing December 18, 2016. The series stars Tom Sturridge, Hugh Bonneville, Sophie Okonedo, and Sally Hawkins....
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2016
Below, BWW shares an exclusive clip from THE HOLLOW CROWN: The Wars of The Roses from the second part of the series, Henry VI (Part 2), airing December 18, 2016. The series stars Tom Sturridge, Hugh Bonneville, Sophie Okonedo, and Sally Hawkins....
VIDEO: BWW Exclusive - Sneak Peek at THE HOLLOW CROWN: THE WAR OF ROSES (Part 2)
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2016
Below, BWW shares an exclusive clip from THE HOLLOW CROWN: The Wars of The Roses from the second part of the series, Henry VI (Part 2), airing December 18, 2016. The series stars Tom Sturridge, Hugh Bonneville, Sophie Okonedo, and Sally Hawkins....
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2016
Below, BWW shares an exclusive clip from THE HOLLOW CROWN: The Wars of The Roses from the second part of the series, Henry VI (Part 2), airing December 18, 2016. The series stars Tom Sturridge, Hugh Bonneville, Sophie Okonedo, and Sally Hawkins....
LATKE FESTIVAL NIGHT at the Brooklyn Museum 12/19
by Marina Kennedy - December 12, 2016
Great Performances, the highly acclaimed New York City catering company, will present the 8th Annual Latke Festival, one of the city's most deliciously fun yearly tasting events, on Monday, December 19, 2016 at a new location, the Brooklyn Museum....
by Marina Kennedy - December 12, 2016
Great Performances, the highly acclaimed New York City catering company, will present the 8th Annual Latke Festival, one of the city's most deliciously fun yearly tasting events, on Monday, December 19, 2016 at a new location, the Brooklyn Museum....
Julie Andrews Returns as Host of 'From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2017' on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2016
Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the eighth time to host the festive annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, from Vienna's Musikverein....
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2016
Stage and screen legend Julie Andrews returns for the eighth time to host the festive annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, from Vienna's Musikverein....
Alicia Keys Kicks Off Landmarks Live in Concert on GREAT PERFORMANCES This January
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2016
Alicia Keys Landmarks Live in Concert kicks off a new arts strand within the Great Performances series, beginning Friday, January 20 at 9 p.m. on PBS. (Check local listings.) This will be followed the next week by Brad Paisley Landmarks Live in Concert on Friday, January 27 at the same time. (Check ...
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2016
Alicia Keys Landmarks Live in Concert kicks off a new arts strand within the Great Performances series, beginning Friday, January 20 at 9 p.m. on PBS. (Check local listings.) This will be followed the next week by Brad Paisley Landmarks Live in Concert on Friday, January 27 at the same time. (Check ...
NJPAC to Host Restaurant Industry Roundtable Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2016
NJPAC is hosting a Roundtable on the restaurant industry in NJ, featuring impressive panelists Edward W. Doherty, Cheryl Grabowski, Anthony Scotto and Dale J. Florio, who, combined, own almost 600 restaurants across the nation and internationally....
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2016
NJPAC is hosting a Roundtable on the restaurant industry in NJ, featuring impressive panelists Edward W. Doherty, Cheryl Grabowski, Anthony Scotto and Dale J. Florio, who, combined, own almost 600 restaurants across the nation and internationally....
NJPAC to Host Restaurant Industry Roundtable Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2016
NJPAC is hosting a Roundtable on the restaurant industry in NJ, featuring impressive panelists Edward W. Doherty, Cheryl Grabowski, Anthony Scotto and Dale J. Florio, who, combined, own almost 600 restaurants across the nation and internationally....
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2016
NJPAC is hosting a Roundtable on the restaurant industry in NJ, featuring impressive panelists Edward W. Doherty, Cheryl Grabowski, Anthony Scotto and Dale J. Florio, who, combined, own almost 600 restaurants across the nation and internationally....
Star Studded 'Shakespeare Live! From the Royal Shakespeare Company' Coming to PBS' GREAT PERFORMANCES
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2016
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death on April 23, 2016, The Royal Shakespeare Company hosted a glittering jubilee party with an all-star cast....
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2016
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death on April 23, 2016, The Royal Shakespeare Company hosted a glittering jubilee party with an all-star cast....
Benedict Cumberbatch & More Star in THE HOLLOW CROWN on PBS's Great Performances
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2016
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses is a lavish three-part follow-up to the BAFTA winning The Hollow Crown, which aired in 2013 on THIRTEEN's Great Performances....
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2016
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses is a lavish three-part follow-up to the BAFTA winning The Hollow Crown, which aired in 2013 on THIRTEEN's Great Performances....
PBS' HAMILTON'S AMERICA Watched by 3.6 Million Viewers Over Premiere Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2016
PBS and WNET announced that the October 21 premiere of HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the kick-off program for the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival, was seen by more than 3.6 million television viewers between its premiere on Friday, October 21...
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2016
PBS and WNET announced that the October 21 premiere of HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the kick-off program for the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival, was seen by more than 3.6 million television viewers between its premiere on Friday, October 21...
Review Roundup - New PBS Documentary HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Premiering Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2016
HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, tonight...
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2016
HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the Pulitzer Prize - explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, tonight...
No TV? No Problem! HAMILTON'S AMERICA Doc to Live Stream!
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
No TV but still want to watch tomorrow's screening of HAMILTON'S AMERICA? Don't fret! ...
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
No TV but still want to watch tomorrow's screening of HAMILTON'S AMERICA? Don't fret! ...
'Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert' Coming to Thirteen's GREAT PERFORMANCES, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
The Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2016 airs on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Today, September 30 at 9 p.m. on PBS....
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
The Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2016 airs on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Today, September 30 at 9 p.m. on PBS....
Watch New Clip from HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Coming to PBS This October
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2016
HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton winner of 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2016
HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton winner of 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize explodes onto THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, October 21 at 9 p.m. on PBS...
VIDEO: First Look - The Broadway Phenomenon is Explored in PBS' HAMILTON'S AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - September 21, 2016
Explore the making of the Broadway phenomenon HAMILTON and the history behind it in HAMILTON's AMERICA, premiering October 21, 2016 at 9/8c on PBS....
by Caryn Robbins - September 21, 2016
Explore the making of the Broadway phenomenon HAMILTON and the history behind it in HAMILTON's AMERICA, premiering October 21, 2016 at 9/8c on PBS....
HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Alan Cumming & More Set for PBS Arts Fall Festival Hosted by Lin-Manuel Miranda; Full Line-Up!
by Caryn Robbins - September 09, 2016
PBS announced today the broadcast premiere dates for the diverse slate of performing arts specials that will air as part of the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival....
by Caryn Robbins - September 09, 2016
PBS announced today the broadcast premiere dates for the diverse slate of performing arts specials that will air as part of the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival....
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2016 Comes to THIRTEEN's Great Performances Friday, September 30 at 9 p.m. on PBS
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2016
Led by guest conductor Semyon Bychkov for the very first time, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonicreturns for its 13th open-air concert, with a program of French orchestral classics, in the magnificent gardens of Austria's Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. The Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Conc...
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2016
Led by guest conductor Semyon Bychkov for the very first time, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonicreturns for its 13th open-air concert, with a program of French orchestral classics, in the magnificent gardens of Austria's Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. The Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Conc...
'Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert' Coming to Thirteen's GREAT PERFORMANCES, 9/30
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2016
The Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2016 airs on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, September 30 at 9 p.m. on PBS....
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2016
The Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2016 airs on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, Friday, September 30 at 9 p.m. on PBS....
Donizetti's ROBERTO DEVEREUX Coming to THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met, 8/28
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2016
Roberto Devereux comes to THIRTEEN'S Great Performances at the Met Sunday, August 28 at 12 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the opera on Sunday, September 4 at 12:30 p.m.)...
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2016
Roberto Devereux comes to THIRTEEN'S Great Performances at the Met Sunday, August 28 at 12 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). (In New York, THIRTEEN will air the opera on Sunday, September 4 at 12:30 p.m.)...
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